Dave graduated BUD/S Training with Class 203 on 23 February 1996 in Coronado and served in SEAL Teams FOUR and TEN.
David Michael Collins, 45, passed away March 12, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania, Dave attended Lock Haven High School. He served for 25 years in the Navy and was a SEAL. During his career, he served in the first Gulf War, the Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He received many commendations during his distinguished career, including a Bronze Star and a letter of recognition from Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Blackbird Technologies.
Dave was known by his friends and family as a kind soul who befriended everyone he met. He made everyone feel special and took deliberate care to look after those who were less fortunate in a myriad of ways. He was a fiercely patriotic man and believed it his duty to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. A deeply spiritual and religious man, he was honored to serve his church, Star of the Sea. Dave was an amazing father and husband and taught his children the most important lessons in life -- humility, kindness, loyalty and love. In addition to that for his wife and children, he had a deep and abiding love for his brothers in the SEAL Teams and forever had a missing piece in his heart for his fallen teammates.
David Michael Collins, 45, passed away March 12, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania, Dave attended Lock Haven High School. He served for 25 years in the Navy and was a SEAL. During his career, he served in the first Gulf War, the Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He received many commendations during his distinguished career, including a Bronze Star and a letter of recognition from Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Blackbird Technologies.
Dave was known by his friends and family as a kind soul who befriended everyone he met. He made everyone feel special and took deliberate care to look after those who were less fortunate in a myriad of ways. He was a fiercely patriotic man and believed it his duty to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. A deeply spiritual and religious man, he was honored to serve his church, Star of the Sea. Dave was an amazing father and husband and taught his children the most important lessons in life -- humility, kindness, loyalty and love. In addition to that for his wife and children, he had a deep and abiding love for his brothers in the SEAL Teams and forever had a missing piece in his heart for his fallen teammates.
Dave graduated BUD/S Training with Class 203 on 23 February 1996 in Coronado and served in SEAL Teams FOUR and TEN.
David Michael Collins, 45, passed away March 12, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania, Dave attended Lock Haven High School. He served for 25 years in the Navy and was a SEAL. During his career, he served in the first Gulf War, the Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He received many commendations during his distinguished career, including a Bronze Star and a letter of recognition from Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Blackbird Technologies.
Dave was known by his friends and family as a kind soul who befriended everyone he met. He made everyone feel special and took deliberate care to look after those who were less fortunate in a myriad of ways. He was a fiercely patriotic man and believed it his duty to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. A deeply spiritual and religious man, he was honored to serve his church, Star of the Sea. Dave was an amazing father and husband and taught his children the most important lessons in life -- humility, kindness, loyalty and love. In addition to that for his wife and children, he had a deep and abiding love for his brothers in the SEAL Teams and forever had a missing piece in his heart for his fallen teammates.
David Michael Collins, 45, passed away March 12, 2014. Born in Pennsylvania, Dave attended Lock Haven High School. He served for 25 years in the Navy and was a SEAL. During his career, he served in the first Gulf War, the Iraq War and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He received many commendations during his distinguished career, including a Bronze Star and a letter of recognition from Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Blackbird Technologies.
Dave was known by his friends and family as a kind soul who befriended everyone he met. He made everyone feel special and took deliberate care to look after those who were less fortunate in a myriad of ways. He was a fiercely patriotic man and believed it his duty to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. A deeply spiritual and religious man, he was honored to serve his church, Star of the Sea. Dave was an amazing father and husband and taught his children the most important lessons in life -- humility, kindness, loyalty and love. In addition to that for his wife and children, he had a deep and abiding love for his brothers in the SEAL Teams and forever had a missing piece in his heart for his fallen teammates.
Bio by: Clare
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Special Operations Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy
Bronze Star
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Interred July 23, 2014
